Stopping Wage Garnishment Georgia

Summary

The user is facing wage garnishment in Georgia and is seeking ways to stop it. The user was informed about the wage garnishment laws in Georgia and was advised to file a claim of exemption to stop the garnishment. The user was also provided with contact information for Georgia Legal Services Program, Gwinnett County Clerk of Court, Gwinnett County Bar Association, and Gwinnett Legal Aid Society for free or low-cost legal assistance.

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Garnishment
What state are you in, Celeste? Garnishment laws vary by location.
GA
In Georgia, wage garnishment is limited to *% of your disposable earnings or the amount by which your weekly income exceeds * times the federal minimum wage, whichever is less.
can u break that down more? I can barley afford my rent?
Sure, Celeste. Are you asking how to stop the garnishment or how the calculation is done?
How to stop it
To stop wage garnishment in Georgia, you might consider filing a claim of exemption. Have you consulted with a local attorney or considered filing for bankruptcy?
No can’t afford attorney and was advised not to file bankruptcy
Have you tried reaching out to legal aid services in Georgia for free or low-cost assistance? They might be able to help you file a claim of exemption.
No I don’t have that info?
You can contact Georgia Legal Services Program at *-*-*-* for free or low-cost legal assistance. They might be able to help with your garnishment issue.
ok thanks
You're welcome, Celeste. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have more questions. Good luck with your situation.
The county that filed the garnishment is not covered by legal aide services?
Which county are you referring to, Celeste?
Gwinnett
You can contact the Gwinnett County Clerk of Court at (*) *-* for information about local resources that may be able to assist you.
ok
Have you tried reaching out to the Gwinnett County Bar Association? They may be able to provide you with a referral to a local attorney who can assist you.
No this is the first time I’ve ever had this issue not even familiar with all of this?
You can contact the Gwinnett County Bar Association at (*) *-*. They may be able to provide you with a referral to a local attorney who can assist you.
ok
Have you considered contacting the Gwinnett Legal Aid Society at (*) *-*? They may be able to provide you with free or low-cost legal assistance.
They are not answering at the clerk of courts offices
I'm sorry to hear that. Have you tried reaching out to the Gwinnett Legal Aid Society at (*) *-*? They may be able to provide further assistance.
No
I recommend you to try contacting the Gwinnett Legal Aid Society at (*) *-* for further assistance.